US Bridges

Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · .42MIE. of Rt. Begin · Structure no. 4132106

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Twp RD 155S
CrossesShort Creek
Location.42MIE. of Rt. Begin
RouteCounty Highway T155S
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20678, -80.75022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Twp RD 155S over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.